Autumn migration routes of two Dutch female Montagu’s Harriers (
Circus pygargus) were documented for the first time using satellite telemetry. Both migrated to their African wintering area—one via the
Straits of Gibraltar through the Mediterranean and the other via Italy/Tunisia. The rate of travel was comparable to values
reported for larger raptor species.
Keywords Connectivity - Migration and food supply
Communicated by A. Hedenström.